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In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled Public Hearings for September 28, 2023, starting at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS: Bylaw 006-2023 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use…

Athabasca County is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert (Bob) Beck will become the next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Athabasca County. Reeve and Council acknowledges the support provided by Mr. Pat Vincent and all staff during the recruitment process. Reeve Brian Hall said, “Council engaged in the CAO recruitment to secure an individual who…

On Wednesday July 26th, STARS Ambulance and Athabasca County officially opened the new STARS Fuel Cache at the Athabasca Airport. The new fuel cache will greatly expand the ability of STARS Ambulance to be able to operate in Athabasca County and northern Alberta. STARS crews will know that fuel is available to them at the…

In accordance with the requirements of Section 409 Division 7.1 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26, RSA 2000, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled a Public Hearing for July 27, 2023, commencing at 9:30 a.m. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED BYLAW: Bylaw…

Athabasca County Fire Services delivers an essential public service, helping make Athabasca County a safer place to live, work, and play. The services provided by Athabasca County Fire Services are essential in responding to fire, rescue, and emergency situations, fire prevention, public education, and in responding to life threatening emergency medical situations in an assistance…

In accordance with the requirements of Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, as amended, the Council of Athabasca County has scheduled Public Hearings for July 27, 2023.   THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE BEING HELD TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS:   Bylaw 005-2023 – The proposed bylaw amends Land Use Bylaw 004-2019…

Update: Alberta Health Services has additionally identified Blue-Green Algae in Skeleton Lake Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae bloom health advisory for Baptiste Lake and Skeleton Lake. Please take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible. Do not swim…

The Jackfish/Camping Lake fire has been classified as under control as of June 1st The rain received over the last few days significantly helped with firefighting efforts. The prepare to evacuate notice has been lifted with the change in status. Hot spots within the burn area continue and equipment is being maintained along the fire…

The fire continues to be deemed HELD by Alberta Forestry and Parks. For a fire to be classified as under control, ground crews will need to put water at least 30 feet into the burn area around the entire proximity of the fire. This process takes a few days. An update will be given once…

The fire has been deemed HELD by Alberta Forestry and Parks. Firefighting activities are still being done and are covering hotspots. The dozer guard around the fire is complete. The patrol operation activity for the fire guard crews is still high. The fire has burned 2536 hectares. Sprinkler protection of the nearby properties has been…